Cindy's Creative Corner

Update on Stampin' Up!'s Participation with helping Haiti:

I thought you might like to have an update straight from our CEO Shelli Gardner:

Helping Haiti

I don’t know if you’ve heard or not, but we’re involved in some promotions to help the Haitians who have been devastated by the earthquake last week. In addition to donating portions of the proceeds from the sale of a certain stamp set depending on each market, Stampin’ Up! bought some supplies for 5,000 hygiene kits. A few of our vendors also donated supplies for the kits as well.

We invited our employees to help assemble the kits over the next few days, and apparently the response was so enthusiastic that they got all the kits assembled in one day! I felt badly when I found out—I was working from home today and planned on helping assemble the kits later this week.

But when I opened the pictures they sent me from the home office, I admit that I teared up a bit and my heart almost burst. My disappointment at not being able to work side by side with others in this good cause was offset by the tremendous sense of pride I felt to be associated with people who are so willing to help out in any way possible.

It’s only fitting that one of these pictures shows our own Stampin’ Up! president Dale Fillmore, because the idea for the kits was his. Like so many of our Stampin’ Up! employees, demonstrators, and customers, he was looking for a way to help that would truly be beneficial.

We are excited to get these kits shipped off as quickly as possible; we are working through an organization that is already recognized and involved in the relief efforts. And our thoughts and prayers are with the innocent people who have been so devastated by this terrible event.

 

 

 

Big Shot & Snow...

Hello everyone,

As most of you know, I live in Cincinnati. I have been feeling very left out lately. Most of the "snow belt" has been getting dumped on. It had been falling all around us...snow was everywhere but here! So, I decided to make some snow of my own. Big Shot style! My creativity kicked in and this is what I came up with:

I used In Colors Crushed Curry, Melon Mambo and Rich Razzleberry which pull from the Razzleberry Lemonade Designer Series Paper - my current favorite DSP! If you have been a Stampin' Up! customer for a while, I also pulled in an oldie but goodie into my snowflake. Do you recognize the Snowflake Vellum Paper? I could not resist pulling some of that out to use on this card.

You can see the snowflake detail on the vellum much better in this photo. I'm so glad I saved a few sheets of that! I knew just the right project would come along...LOL! You can also see some of our NEW Stitched Felt pieces from the Sweet Pea collection in the center of the snowflake. The colors work so well together! These Stitched Felt pieces are now available for purchase on page 32 of the 2010 Mini Occasions Catalog. If you did not receive a copy of the mini catalog in the mail, just let me know and I will be sure you get a copy. This mini is stocked full of fun new stamp sets, Designer Series Papers and new accessories. My wish list is growing!

Here is the recipe for this card:

- Crushed Curry - 8-1/2" x 5-1/2" - scored at 4-1/4" 

- Rich Razzleberry - 4" x 5-1/4"

- DSP -3-3/4" x 5"

- Whisper White - 3" x 3" - sponged with Melon Mambo Classic Ink

- Melon Mambo - 4-3/4" x 4-3/4" for the snowflake

- Snowflake #2 Original Die for Big Shot

- Big Shot Die-Cut Machine

- Sweet Pea Stitched Felt

I did not put a greeting/saying on the front of the card, centering the snowflake and putting a saying on the inside of the card instead. You could use this card for any type of occasion. I hope you like the card and that perhaps you are inspired to make some snow of your own!

 Thank you for stopping by and Happy Stamping - Cindy

Partners with Country Living Magazine

If you are a fan of Country Living Magazine, you will really enjoy this wonderful offer!

Country Living Cards à la Carte Once again, Stampin' Up! has partnered with Country Living magazine to bring you the Country Living Cards à la Carte stationery kit. This beautiful French-country kit contains Dinner Party stamp set (set of 3) Ballet Blue Classic Stampin' Spot Preprinted stationery (24 sheets: 4 each of 6 designs) Use the kit for letters, invitations, or a special dinner menu—there are so many possibilities! In addition, Country Living is offering Stampin' Up! customers a special deal: get 10 issues of Country Living magazine for just $10! For just $1 an issue, you'll receive great craft projects, articles on collecting, makeover features, recipes, and entertaining ideas—all delivered to your home each month. Click here to learn more. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions regarding this special offer. Happy Stamping - Cindy

Happy New Year!

Hello everyone and Happy New Year! 2010...hard to believe we are entering a new decade.

As we enter this new decade, let's do it in stamping style! It is Sale-A-Bration - Stampin' Up!'s biggest event of the year. What does that mean you ask?  

Spend: Buy $50 worth of Stampin' Up! products and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!  

Host: Host a $300 workshop, and get a FREE Sale-A-Bration reward!

Join: Become a demonstrator, and get a FREE stamp set (up to a $47.95 value)!

There are several different products to choose from in this years Sale-A-Bration Catalog. Exclusive stamp sets, a new punch, exclusive designer series paper and a large collection of stamp sets from the Idea Book and Catalog...all only available through March 31st,

If you have not received a Sale-A-Bration catalog from me in the mail, contact me and I will get one to you right away. In the mean time, you can see the catalog (as well as all of our current catalogs) at my web-page http://cindysstampcenter.stampinup.net/.

I can't wait to show you this card...it will brighten your day! This is brought to us by featured artist Heather. I love the color combo she has used here:

 

Old Olive - 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 scored at 4 1/4 

Rose Red - 4 x 4 1/2 then scalloped with new edge punch from the Sale-a-bration catalog

3 1/2 x 2 1/4  Whisper White - 3 3/8 x 2 1/8 Rose Red

Sweet Pea DSP - 4 1/4 x 3 1/2

Sweet Pea stamp set and Taken With Teal Ink

Old Olive Ribbon

Sweet Pea Stitched Felt So many fun pieces have been added to make this an eye catching card.

Did you notice my new blog banner? Go back up and take a look...LOL!! I decided it was time for something new. New Year, New Banner! I created this banner with My Digital Studio. So very quick and easy. I'm doing all sorts of things with this program. Love it, love it!

That is all for today. I'm working on a fabulous new card today. I will post it for you tomorrow.

Happy Stamping - Cindy